On the evening of the 22nd, a 7 magnitude earthquake struck Batang County, Naxian City, Tibet. As of midday yesterday, 892 aftershocks have been recorded, with 8 of them measuring 4 magnitude or higher. At 16:39 yesterday, a 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Zadoi County, Yushu Prefecture, Qinghai, approximately 150 kilometers from the epicenter of the first earthquake. No casualties have been reported. The first round of relief supplies, including 3,800 items such as food aid packages, heating stoves, winter tents, and blankets, has begun to arrive at the affected areas.
The earthquake on Naxian City's Batang County claimed 16 lives and resulted in 76 injuries. After three rounds of door-to-door searches, no missing persons have been found. The nighttime temperature in the affected area has dropped to -6°C. Relief efforts continue, with basic necessities being rapidly deployed to help the affected people.
The earthquake in Naxian is followed by nearly 900 aftershocks and a subsequent 5.3 magnitude earthquake in Yushu, Qinghai, highlighting the ongoing challenges in this earthquake-prone region. The swift response and distribution of supplies indicate the authorities' prioritization of immediate relief and recovery efforts for the affected populations.